Improving oral health

Kavain, an extract found in the kava plant, was also found to counter inflammation in obese patients.

Previous studies have linked periodontitis with other health conditions such as some forms of cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.

‘Our study uniquely shows that bacteria found solely in the oral cavity has the ability to aggravate obesity,’ said lead author Salomon Amar, professor of pharmacology and microbiology and immunology at NYMC.

‘While oral hygiene isn’t the only factor in obesity and weight gain, the combination of better oral habits and the anti-inflammatory properties found in Kavain could reduce the health consequences associated with obesity a major world epidemics.’

Seb Evans

Author at Dentistry.co.uk

Seb moved to FMC at the start of 2014. He is the editor of dentistry.co.uk, assistant editor of Dentistry magazine and editor of Dentistry Scotland.
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